Osong pork BBQ set with free doenjang stew: Pork by Man's Grill

There are SO many pork restaurants in Osong! But I think I've finally found the one I'm sticking with..

Where is Pork by Man's Grill? Hours and parking in Osong

Pork by Man's Grill is on the 2nd floor of a building near the Daiso in Osong! Closed on Sundays, open 17:30 – 22:30, last order at 22:00.

There's a parking lot behind the building.

There's a standing sign too, so it's easy to find~ and you can also enter from the back!

I've been avoiding Chinese-imported ingredients ever since that news about heavy pesticide residue found in them.. but Pork by Man's Grill uses 100% domestic kimchi!! No wonder it tasted so good..

Open kitchen and dining room: why you should reserve

Right when you walk into Pork by Man's Grill, you see a stylish open kitchen! Having an open kitchen like this makes you trust the food more. I glanced over as I walked by and it was spotless!!

What is this... does everyone in Osong have their work dinners here? The place was seriously packed. I had a reservation so I got seated right away, but there were people waiting in line too..! If you're planning to visit Pork by Man's Grill, reservations are a must!!! (Available via Naver Reservations)

We were seated by the window, which had a window open, so it felt nice and airy. It's always awkward stepping out to take a call during a group dinner, but everyone here just took their calls right at the table haha.

The restroom is inside — just go right after you walk in through the entrance! No need to step outside, super convenient haha.

Drinks are self-serve~~ but it's ₩4,000 (shh). Order on the tablet and just grab it yourself!!

The menu and the cast-iron pre-seared 2–3 person set

Here's the menu! Since Pork by Man's Grill pre-sears the meat, it takes a bit of time from order to serving. So I'd recommend ordering with some time to spare! I always get annoyed when the wifi info is nowhere to be found, but the owner thoughtfully wrote it on the tablet haha. There's a good variety of meats and sides too, so it'd be fun picking through the options.

The two of us ordered the cast-iron pre-seared 2–3 person set and soju (essential)! Meat needs alcohol, right? haha. This was just round one but it was so good we probably went through three bottles here alone.. that's how good this place is!!

Generous side dishes: kimchi, dried radish greens, muk jelly and scallion salad

The side dishes at Pork by Man's Grill were nicely arranged. Kimchi, dried radish green (siraegi) salad, muk (jelly), scallion salad, and more — quite a variety!

Take a look at the whole spread~

These mushrooms are amazing grilled — total side-dish royalty for drinks. I always order extra, but they gave us plenty from the start, which I loved.

Can you tell how much scallion salad there is..? It's even more than it looks, and they gave us plenty, so no need to worry about ordering extra lol. There's so much you really need to mix it well!!

What really caught my eye was the kimchi. The owner said it's domestic.. and they gave us this much

Please accept my star rating

Personally, this siraegi (dried radish greens) was really tasty. I was nibbling on it bit by bit even before the meat arrived

Doenjang stew comes free with the set

Another great thing about Pork by Man's Grill!! You get a delicious doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) for free~ It's not just broth either, it's loaded with actual ingredients, basically no different from something you'd pay for.

It came out piping hot and boiling, which made it even more delicious!!

How the pre-seared pork neck, belly and jowl taste

Finally, the pre-seared meat arrived!! Even before it was fully cooked, the visuals were insane, right? I wanted to eat it right away, but if you wait just a little, they finish grilling everything for you! Total ease.. The meat came in a nice variety: pork neck, belly, and jowl.

They tell you when it's ready to eat. First bite has to be with salt!!

It wasn't dry at all, and being pre-seared made it even more delicious.. The meat was insane.

Good food always needs one thing. The magic drink~~ The staff grilled everything so neatly it was fun just watching haha.

They also grill whole pieces of kimchi on the pan, and oh man, the flavor is on another level. It wasn't overly fermented but wasn't fresh-tasting either, so it hit the sweet spot for grilling — the best kimchi to eat cooked.

A bite with scallion salad~ a bite with kimchi~ repeat, and before you know it, my meat has vanished. Is this some kind of magic trick...

My meat..

They also grill mushrooms and garlic scapes alongside, and dipping them in sesame oil sauce is insane ㅜㅜ Does everyone love mushrooms as much as I do?!

Finally tried the pork jowl too. It wasn't as greasy as I expected, and the unique chewy texture of the jowl came together so well — really delicious! Every cut was good, no misses, so next time I come I'll probably order the combo set again!! Can't let go of that set menu...

Is Pork by Man's Grill a good spot for a group dinner in Osong?

That was my review of Pork by Man's Grill, a great pork restaurant in Osong! It's genuinely popular across all ages, and I left fully satisfied myself! Plenty of seating, super friendly staff — I highly recommend it for family gatherings or work dinners!! 100% would go back!!